For profit - Limited Liability company ·
148 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
3
Overall CMS Rating
★★★☆☆
Golden Empire is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Grass Valley, California. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.79 hours per resident per day, below the California average of 4.51. Its most recent inspection on Aug 22, 2025 cited 22 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Health Inspections
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
How Golden Empire compares
This facility vs. the California and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
California avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
3.79
4.51
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.40
0.65
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.29
2.64
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
43.7%
38.1%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
22.0
15.4
9.5
above avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.79
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.40
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.10
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.29
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.06
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
43.7%
Registered Nurses
17.6%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Aug 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
22
Total Deficiencies Found
124
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Golden Empire
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Feb 11, 2026
Potential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Feb 11, 2026
Potential for harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Feb 6, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Dec 10, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Aug 22, 2025
Potential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies · Aug 22, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Aug 22, 2025
Potential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 22, 2025
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 22, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Aug 22, 2025
Potential for harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Aug 22, 2025
Potential for harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyAdministration Deficiencies · Aug 22, 2025
About This Facility
Address
121 Dorsey Drive Grass Valley, CA 95945
CMS Certification #
056391
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
148
Avg Residents/Day
138.2
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1973-06-20
Setting
Rural
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives Golden Empire an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Golden Empire reports 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the California average of 4.51.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 22 deficiencies.
Golden Empire is certified for 148 beds.
Admissions at Golden Empire
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (530) 273-1316. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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